Insurance & ERISA Litigation Blog
A Dose of Healthy Skepticism: Court Finds LINA Abused its Discretion in Denying Accidental Death Benefits Claim Because Heart Attack Did Not “Substantially Contribute” to Insured’s Death
Learned Hand, the renowned American jurist and judicial philosopher, once said: “Words are chameleons, which reflect the color of their environment.” Nowhere is this truth more apparent than when an…
The Current Wave of “Long-Haul” COVID-19 Patients Likely Means an Overwhelmed Social Security Disability System and More Long-Term Disability Claims
Even after the current COVID-19 pandemic is declared to be over, many people – possibly up to 10% or even 15% – of COVID-19 patients may continue to display symptoms…
Will You Qualify for Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
If you need long-term disability benefits after a disabling sickness or disabling injury, you should be advised and represented by a California disability insurance claims attorney with the McKennon Law…
The California Department of Insurance Recently Created a Long-Term Care Insurance Task Force, But It Will Not Solve Insurer Claim Denials
According to the California Department of Insurance, most Californians cannot afford nursing home care – at an average cost of $6,000 per month – and are worried about the cost…
District Court Reverses Denial of Disability Claims Where Insurer’s Paper Review Conflicted with the Entirely One-Sided Record of Examining Physicians’ Opinions in Favor of Claimant
Insurance companies often base denials of disability claims on the mere review of the available documentation in the existing claims files. It is cheaper for them to do so and…
McKennon Law Group PC Founding Partner, Robert J. McKennon, Receives 2021 “Super Lawyer” Designation and Receives Rare 10-Year “Super Lawyer” Designation
McKennon Law Group PC is proud to announce that its founding partner, Robert J. McKennon, has been recognized as one of Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” for Insurance Coverage and appeared…
A Disability Claim Must Be Evaluated In Light Of A Claimant’s Actual Duties Undertaken For His Or Her Occupation
A California Federal District Court has granted a motion for summary judgment under F.R.C.P. Rule 52 in favor of a disability claimant, holding that an insurer must consider a long-term…
Los Angeles Daily Journal Publishes Article on January 4, 2021 by Robert McKennon Entitled “ERISA Ruling Expands Protection for Employees, Beneficiaries”
In the January 4, 2021 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the Daily Journal published an article written by the McKennon Law Group PC’s Robert J. McKennon entitled “ERISA…
The Basics of an ERISA Life, Health and Disability Insurance Claim – Part Thirteen: Augmenting an Administrative Record
In this several-part blog series titled The Basics of an ERISA Life, Health and Disability Insurance Claim, we discuss the basics of an ERISA life, health, accidental death and dismemberment…
Los Angeles Daily Journal Publishes Article on October 23, 2020 by Robert McKennon Entitled “Ruling Demonstrates When Employers Are Agents of Insurers”
In the October 23, 2020 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the Daily Journal published an article written by the McKennon Law Group PC’s Robert J. McKennon. The article…
